Alexandria, VA – As inflation keeps increasing and prices keep go up, there has been an increased trend in folks installing raised garden planters in their very own backyards. These things are a great way to improve your own experience when gardening and to have some fresh veggies to supplement your meals at home.
Raised bed planters have several upsides and benefits when compared to traditional gardening.
First, they don’t have to be tilled. You simply add some fresh material on top every year and then plant. This not only allows you to better control the conditions of your soil, but there is an added benefit to not hand-tilling your soil. Hand-tilling is not the best for a healthy garden and will deplete the soil structure. Not tilling the soil will allow the organic components to build up and help improve the health of whatever you choose to grow.
Raised beds are also better for dealing with Mother Nature’s seeming crusade against our gardens and precious plants. A raised bed is much better for keeping harmful pests and invasive species.
Destructive animals like slugs, groundhogs, and even deer can find it harder to get into your garden with a well-designed raised planter. The planters also allow for better drainage, so when a storm decides to head your way, you can rest easy knowing the water will drain out of the bottom of your planter and your plants won’t drown along the way.
You will also find you have an easier time keeping weeds out of your soil. It is more difficult for them to invade and steal the nutrients from the plants you actually want to be watering and nurturing.
There are also some huge benefits. In my opinion, raised planters look great. They are aesthetically pleasing, and since they are much easier to manage, they make for a cleaner and more put-together garden, which you and your neighbors will appreciate seeing every day.
The fact that they are easier to take care of is a big bonus on its own. We all have lives, and while I enjoy spending time in my garden, the more streamlined and simpler the process, the better. My favorite thing about these raised beds is that they are so much easier on your back. I don’t know about you, but the constant bending over and standing up and down kills my back and steals some of the joy from me taking care of my garden.
All in all, I will never garden without one of these raised planters again. It helps me grow fresh food for my family, get outside in the sunshine, and do it all while saving money on my groceries.
Gardening is supposed to be a fun hobby with the added benefit of maybe having some fresh food to eat or seeing some beautiful plants. So why make it harder than it needs to be? Try one of these raised planters. You won’t regret it. This trend is catching on for a reason.
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